Dianthus superbus Spooky mix seeds - Fringed Pink
Dianthus superbus Spooky mix seeds - Fringed Pink
Dianthus superbus Spooky mix seeds - Fringed Pink
Dianthus superbus Spooky mix
Fringed Pink, Large Pink, Superb Pink
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Description
Dianthus superbus 'Spooky mix' is a relatively hardy perennial plant with long spring and summer flowering. It offers funny spider-like flowers with very fringed delicate petals in a mix of pinks, reds, and whites. These attractive flowers also have an intoxicating fruity candy fragrance. This variety is floriferous from the year of sowing and is suitable for borders, planters, and cut flowers. Easy sowing in light, well-drained soil, in full sun.
Dianthus superbus belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, native to the mountains of Europe and temperate Asia, where it grows in woods and damp meadows. The 'Spooky mix' assortment forms compact, bushy herbaceous clumps, reaching about 40 cm in height when in flower. Its rapid growth allows it to bloom from the year of sowing. Its branched stems are covered with persistent, linear, soft leaves of a pretty light bluish-green. From May to August, highly fragrant flowers appear at the end of strong stems, solitary or in pairs, measuring 4 cm in diameter. They display 5 deeply cut petals, looking like fine fringes arranged in a fan shape. Their colour varies in a range of pinks, reds, and whites, mostly in bicolour mixes. The plant is hardy up to USDA zone 8, around -10 to -12°C, in well-drained soil.
The 'Spooky mix' carnation is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its delicate flowers bring a touch of nostalgic charm to gardens and enrich every space. To enjoy its fragrance, consider planting it along pathways or near entrances where traffic is frequent. The 'Spooky mix' carnation is ideal for creating colourful carpets in front of flowerbeds. This plant also thrives in pots, whether on a balcony or terrace, provided good drainage is ensured and fertiliser is provided to support its growth. Consider pairing it with lavenders, Erigeron karvinskianus, hardy geraniums, or small ornamental grasses for a border full of movement.
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Botanical data
Dianthus
superbus
Spooky mix
Caryophyllaceae
Fringed Pink, Large Pink, Superb Pink
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow the seeds of the superb Spooky mix carnation from February to April.
Sow in a seed tray, trays, or pots filled with special seed compost, well-drained. The seeds should be barely covered with compost. Place the young plants in a propagator, a mini-greenhouse, or a warm room to maintain an optimal temperature of 18 to 20°C. Germination usually takes 14 days. Keep in the light as this promotes germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged.
Transplant the young plants when they are large enough to handle into individual pots with a diameter of 8 cm. Gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions. Plant with a spacing of 23 cm between each plant once the frosts have passed.
Culture:
Plant the young carnations in ordinary, permeable, humus-bearing soil, rather light, moist to dry, but above all well-drained. Gravel-rich soil yields good results. In open ground, this plant is quite hardy, resistant down to -15 °C. It prefers a very sunny exposure. Lightly prune the clump after summer flowering to encourage a new bloom in September. In rich soil, trim back some of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit. In poor soil, it will be useful to apply a balanced fertiliser in March. It is advisable to divide the clumps every 3 years to rejuvenate those with bare bases or by easily propagating through layering or cuttings.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.